Rust "Network DNS Error" (download.eac-cdn.com): fix
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September 25, 2026
Rust shows a "Network DNS Error" saying it could not resolve the address download.eac-cdn.com.
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Facepunch says the game could not resolve the address download.eac-cdn.com, an Easy Anti-Cheat address. Its fix is to clear your local DNS cache and restart the game, which you can do on your own PC.
What to try
- 01On Windows, run `ipconfig /flushdns` in the command line, then restart Rust.Confirmed
- 02On Mac, run `sudo dscacheutil -flushcache`, then restart Rust.Confirmed
- 03On Linux, run `sudo service dnsmasq restart`, then restart Rust.Confirmed
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